World Championship Cheese Contest

March 18, 2014 - March 19, 2014

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The World Championship Cheese Contest is free and open to the public during the preliminary rounds of judging which take place on Tuesday, March 18 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Wednesday, March 19 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The judging takes place in Exhibit Hall B at Monona Terrace Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin.

The Champion Cheese Charity Event: A Benefit for Second Harvest will take place on Wednesday evening, March 19, 6:30 – 9:00 pm during the Championship Round of Judging. Watch as the 50 cheese contest judges select the 2014 World Champion…and support a great cause! The event will feature cheese samples from around the world, hors d’ oeuvres and a cash bar.

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culture is the ultimate publication for those who love cheese. This magazine is devoted to delivering the most innovative, eye-opening stories about the world's many cheeses and cheesemakers. Within each issue, you can travel to gorgeous cheese regions, meet passionate makers and mongers, discover one-of-a-kind recipes, and even learn how to make your own cheeses. Each issue is a resource for readers of any background.